The folks at Club 5 Racing have released two new scale spare tire covers for their hot, new Land Rover Discovery 1 Hard Body. These new spare tire covers are a great way to cap off an already super-scale body and help protect your rear-mounted spare from dirt, dust, and debris. Available in two color and material options, custom spare tire [...]
Over at Tekno RC they have announced a new line-up of MOD 0.8 (32 pitch) Pinion Gears. The sizes range from 14 to 20 teeth and each pinion is designed for hardcore use. Here are more details- * Precision machined from hardened steel * Built to withstand the harshest conditions * Nearly un-strippable M5 set screw * Tooth count is laser etched on standard [...]
Just announced by Tamiya is the re-release of their very popular 1/10 Subaru Impreza Mexico 2004 Kit. The Impreza comes with an impeccably scaled body and sits on Tamiya’s easy to drive TT01E chassis. Check out these highlights- * Recreates the Subaru Impreza as it was raced in the 2004 WRC season * Accurately reproduced polycarbonate body * Scale accessories like rear view [...]
FMS Model has released a new 1:18 CHEVROLET Apache RC Rock Crawler RTR. The new rig features 6WD, Four Link Suspension, a Painted Injection-Molded Hard Body, and Remote Control Lighting system. Let’s dive into the new Chevy Apache and see what it’s made of!From: FMS Model Direct Link: FMS 1/18 Chevrolet Apache Website Unboxing video: Watch On Big Squid RC YouTube Running video: [...]
Shipping now from Team Associated are new 3.5mm Steel Turnbuckles. The new steel turnbuckles are sized to fit vehicles like the Team Associated RC10B6, RC10T6, and RC10SC6. #92337 – Steel turnbuckles 3.5x48mm, $9 #92339 – Steel turnbuckles 3.5x58mm, $9 #92340 – Steel turnbuckles 3.5x67mm, $9 To get complete details use this link to make the jump over to the Team Associated Website, or you [...]
Club 5 Racing has released its Land Rover Discovery 1 Hard Body for 313mm wheelbase crawlers. This 1/10-scale body is a wonderful replica of the 1:1 Land Rover Discovery 1 and should provide a unique look for your trail trekker. Featuring a multi-piece design, this body is made from ABS plastic and includes clear components for the windshield, windows, and moon [...]
Now shipping from JConcepts is a P2 Series Clear Body for the Team Associated B6.4/B6.4D race buggies. Engineered for maximum race performance, the new P2 sports unique styling only available from JConcepts. Here are the highlights- * Original JConcepts Punisher 2 styling * Raised nose and hood with taller P2 cab * Drop-in cab with rear-end winglets * Tall rear fin stabilizer * Made from [...]
The crew at Yokomo have been hard at work on a bunch of new vehicles. For all you off-road racers, Yokomo has dropped the new SO 1.0 2wd Buggy Kit, as well as the MO 1.0 4wd Buggy Kit. Both of the new buggies are high-end race machines that represent some of the latest and greatest in chassis technology. The [...]
Shipping in December from Kyosho is the Honda Neo Classic Racer AWD Mini-Z. First shown at the 2019 Tokyo Auto Show, the upcoming Honda Neo Classic Racer has loads of style to go with its high performance chassis. Here are the highlights- * Perfect for drifting in small spaces * Four wheel drive chassis * Comes with high performance drift tires * Syncro KT-531P [...]
Shipping right now from Kyosho is a 1/10 Subaru Impreza WRC 2006 Fazer Mk2 FZ02 Readyset. Sporting a highly detailed pre-painted body, and fully assembled from the factory, the new Kyosho Impreza WRC 2006 is more than ready for some serious cul-de-sac bashing. Check out these highlights- * Fully pre-assembled and painted * Syncro KT-231P+ transmitter * Width – 205mm * Wheelbase – 260mm * [...]
Over at Traction Hobby they have released more teaser images of their upcoming 1/24 Tank 300 RTR. The micro scaled Tank 300 has some insane levels of scale realism with opening doors, aluminum shocks, a highly detailed interior, and multiple ABS scale details on the outside. From looking at the pictures, the 1/24 Tank 300 just might be the most [...]
Now shipping from Reedy is the Blackbox 610R Competition ESC. Designed for high-end performance and increased durability, the 610R is ready to win at any level of competition. Check out these highlights- * Updated hardware with new tuning options * Ideal choice for 1/10 stock/spec and modified classes * CNC machined black aluminum case with integrated heat sink * Fully adjustable brake, throttle, power, [...]
As far as plans go, mine was as simple as they come. Even so, it failed miserably when faced with reality. It was like this: 1) Buy TRX-4 kit and 2021 Ford Bronco body, 2) build and paint TRX-4 kit and Bronco body, 3) drive and enjoy TRX-4, 4) upgrade and do pre and post comparisons one thing at a [...]
Following in the path of its VS4–10 Straight Axle Kit release Vanquish Products has announced its F10T Front and Rear Aluminum Axle Housings. With a focus on scale detail, these new axle housings should add class to your next solid-axle, non-portal R/C build. The F10T Front Axle Housing ($149.99) features an offset diff pumpkin, one-piece bearing retainers, an integrated C-hub design, [...]
Hey gang and Happy Friday to you. Apologies for the weekly MTM blog running a day behind, but I’ve been moving this week. I got a new house and with that is going to come a new workshop! Yeah buddy! So today I wanted to give my impressions of the Traxxas TRX-4 K10 High Trail Edition….that’s been slightly monster-ized with JConcepts [...]
